HeyRuaHow to say “loaf” in Irish
- Irish:
- builín
- English:
- loaf
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “bwil-EEN” /bˠɪˈlʲiːnʲ/
- Plural:
- builíní (loaves)
- Genitive singular:
- builín, an bhuilín (e.g. praghas an bhuilín, the price of the loaf)
- Genitive plural:
- builíní, na mbuilíní (e.g. mála na mbuilíní, the bag of loaves)
What does “builín” mean?
- loaf
- A shaped mass of bread baked in one piece.Also: loaf of bread, bread loaf.
Other Irish words for loaf: arán (bread), bollóg (loaf), bairín (loaf)
“Builín” with the article
The plural of loaf in Irish is builíní. Here is builín after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Builín” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using builín, the Irish word for loaf.
Other nouns in Irish
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Loaf in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for loaf?
The Irish for loaf is builín (pronounced “bwil-EEN”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is builíní.
How do you pronounce builín in Irish?
Builín is said like “bwil-EEN” (IPA /bˠɪˈlʲiːnʲ/).
What is the plural of loaf in Irish?
The plural of builín is builíní; with the article, na builíní means “the loaves”. The genitive plural is builíní, as in mála na mbuilíní (the bag of loaves).
Why does builín change to bhuilín or mbuilín?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) builín becomes mo bhuilín (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbuilín (eclipsis).
How do I say 'a loaf of bread' in Irish?
Say 'builín aráin', with 'arán' in the genitive; 'builín' alone usually already means a loaf of bread.
